Book Binding

Worthen manufactures perfect binding hot melts for the book binding industry. These hot melt products are designed to work on a variety of binding machines from high speed, high output binders to small low output binders typically found in offices.

We also offer tipping and side seam adhesives for insert and cover attachment.

Case & Carton Sealing

Worthen manufactures hot melts and waterbased adhesives for the forming and sealing of cartons and cases for the food processing industry as well as for general packaging of consumer items.

Foil Laminating

Worthen manufactures waterbase laminating adhesives for the bonding of foil to paper for food wrappers. These products have high heat resistance and resistance to grease and oils.

Paper Coatings

Worthen manufactures low VOC waterbase coatings for book cover applications. These coatings provide high gloss or can give a matte finish.

They provide water, scuff, and crease whitening resistance.

They are embossable and can accept foil stamping.

Cigarette Manufacturing

Worthen manufactures a complete line of products for the making and packaging of cigars and cigarettes. These products include tow anchor, filter attachment (tipping), tobacco rod seaming (side seaming), folding carton side seam, carton end seal, and soft pack side seam adhesives.